Removal and Installation

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: During installation tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the sequence shown in Fig 2.

Remove the exhaust manifold nuts and the exhaust manifold.
- Discard the exhaust manifold gaskets.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Manifold Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
To install, reverse the removal procedure.